How many times do we hear—or say—that phrase and not know how to take our burdens to the cross and leave them there? “Rising Cairn” by Celeste Roberge I connected immediately with this sculpture, “Rising Cairn” by Celeste Roberge, the first time I saw its image. Others have called it “The Weight of Grief,” andContinueContinue reading “Take It to the Cross”
Category Archives: healing
The Loneliness in Suffering
The thing with trials is that they are compounded by loneliness. Many trials are so individualized that no one can fully share in the suffering with you. No one else feels exactly the same way you do. No one else responds the same way to similar events. No one else can bear the weight ofContinueContinue reading “The Loneliness in Suffering”
Stop the Car!
As soon as I promised to write about real help for anxiety in my next blog post, I had a panic attack because I was afraid I couldn’t deliver. I thought to myself, what on earth was I thinking??? I don’t have any answers! I have no idea what helps me, let alone what wouldContinueContinue reading “Stop the Car!”
Brokenness Made Beautiful
“The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places.” ~ Ernest HemingwayContinueContinue reading “Brokenness Made Beautiful”
I Was Worth It
This morning during church, I heard yet another story of a guy who met a girl and gave up, on the spot, his drug addiction in order to be with her. Another guy gave up a 20-year pornography addiction–overnight–when God convicted him to do so to stay with his loving and forgiving wife. Other guysContinueContinue reading “I Was Worth It”
Connection: The Hard Choice
“Let’s connect this weekend at church.” “Let’s meet for coffee next week.” Sure, as long as I don’t have to share any of my personal issues. I’d love to hear about YOUR struggles, though. Only, real life community doesn’t work that way. It’s got to be a two-way street. Give and Take. Mutual sharing. YearsContinueContinue reading “Connection: The Hard Choice”
Bethany LaShell 